A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3125785 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3127175 epoch_slot_no: 16775 block_no: 3125639 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2442 time: 2019-09-17 18:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf06e745a3aaea27493020adf36a02ec83a0ad5954babe3f5463bd8512a645244Block Operator
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